“They love it.” “You can’t get them out of it.” “It keeps them away from the house.” When Ian’s home suddenly became a full house again, he found a solution. “My daughter and her three teenage kids were returning home after a divorce.” To give his family more space, Ian added a teen retreat to […]
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This Pool Cabana is a Family’s Happy Space
In and around this pool cabana, a family of four creates special memories. “Our garden wouldn’t be the same without it.” “We’ve had plenty of pool parties, so it gets good use during get-togethers.” Berni says it’s proving to be a valuable and versatile space for her family’s changing needs. “Initially, it was a […]
Lesley’s Peaceful Art Studio
“It’s fabulous. I love it.” “It’s a place to be creative.” Most of all, it’s a sanctuary, away from all distractions. “It’s away from the house. No one can phone me. I’m away from the internet.” Lesley chose a Porch 20 with a cedar upgrade. She added double doors, sidelights, and colonial-style doors. “I’m an […]
Anastasia’s Stylish Poolside Garden Room
“We love it. We’re so happy with it.” “Everyone in our family uses it in their special way.” Anastasia was considering an extension on her home before finding an economical solution. “Instead of putting on a second level, I decided it would be a cost-effective way of getting extra space.” She and her husband chose […]
Carol’s Backyard Gym and Hobby Room
“It’s perfect. It’s exactly how I wanted it.” “You don’t have to settle. You get precisely what you want, and with Melwood, you get that choice.” Carol chose a Verandah 15 with a cedar upgrade for her backyard gym and hobby room. “It’s a good investment. It will improve my property. It’s extra room, extra […]
Natasha’s Creative Studio, a Backyard Sanctuary
Last year Natasha and her husband were at a crossroads. They were faced with two options – extending their home or adding an outdoor structure. They chose the latter and have never looked back. “It’s a cost-effective way of extending the use of the property without redevelopment.” It was the need for a creative studio […]
Two Garden Rooms and a Truffle Farm Tree Change
“It’s been a massive tree change.” It was a love of truffles that set Anna and Andy on a new path. “I said to Andy, ‘wouldn’t it be nice if one day we went overseas and I could work with an old truffle hunter in Italy?’” “Andy said, ‘why don’t we start our own instead?’” […]
A Backyard Hobby Room, a Husband’s Gift to His Wife
“It makes me relaxed. It makes me feel fulfilled. It gives me a purpose to get up and get going.” “It’s saved me during lockdown because I felt like I had something to do and somewhere to go.” For Teena, pursuing her hobbies has been vital. “It’s been a saviour. It’s helped me with my […]
Newton’s Backyard Office, Gym, and Movie Room
It’s the ultimate escape in the backyard! “I’ve got a spin bike, a treadmill on one end, and I’ve got my office in the middle.” “It gives me peace and quiet away from the kids during work hours.” Step inside, and the garden room is home to some of Newton’s favourite things. “I have some […]
Inside Charlotte’s Studio, a Backyard Sanctuary
“It’s beautiful. I love it.” “The minute the structure was in, I was in there.” Charlotte could barely wait to use her newly installed garden room. “I remember the walls hadn’t been done yet, and I wanted to be in there.” “It just spoke to how amazing it was having that separate space.” As a […]